Bill > HB1198

This bill amends the Probate Act of 1975 to modify guardianship procedures for adults with disabilities, specifically addressing situations where a petition for guardianship is filed by an entity without a legally recognized relationship to the person. The bill requires that in such cases, the court must appoint the State Guardian or county public guardian as the temporary and permanent guardian of the person or estate, unless there is no sitting public guardian in that county. The legislation emphasizes that guardianship should be used only as necessary to promote the well-being of the person with a disability, protect them from neglect or exploitation, and encourage maximum self-reliance and independence. The bill provides detailed guidelines for appointing temporary guardians, including strict notice requirements and limitations on the duration of temporary guardianship. The changes aim to ensure that guardianship is implemented with careful consideration of the individual's actual mental, physical, and adaptive limitations, and that the interests of the person with a disability are paramount in any guardianship proceedings.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1198&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104